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H308 YWV

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,353 mi
Last recorded46,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 YWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 40,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,912 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,129 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 34,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,765 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,041 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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H308 YWV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H308 YWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H308 YWV registered?

H308 YWV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H308 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H308 YWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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